The second deepest lake in the world is in Tanzania, has more than 700 Unique Fish species

Lake Tanganyika lies along the border between Tanzania and Congo. The lake is 675km long, and has an average width of 50km. The lake holds 18% of world's fresh water and has a depth of
1,435m and is therefore the second deepest lake in the world. The lake’s water is crystal clear and it has the reputation of being the cleanest lake in the world. The lake is known for thousands of years and because of its age and isolation it is one of the most biologically rich lakes in the world and is home to over 500 species of fish (though it may well be over a 1,000) of which more than 90% are unique to Lake Tanganyika.

To say the least, the beaches on the shores of Lake Tanganyika are all stunning, and snorkelling and diving is an attractive possibility in this age-old lake with it unique aquatic habitat. As Lake Tanganyika has a particular layer of soil on the bottom, which purifies the water naturally and makes the lake as clean as it is, there is no bilharzia in the lake like in other fresh water. Therefore the lake is safe to swim in, though around the beaches where the locals go to fish, bath, and wash clothes it might be more risky.

 One of the most beautiful beaches in the area is Amani Beach, which is perfect for a day of relaxing and getting wet.